Baked Cauliflower Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp canola margarine
- 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 head large cauliflower
- 1 1/2 tsps garlic
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup skim milk
Instructions
- Open cauliflower and separate the flowers.
- Cook on medium-low with milk for 10 minutes, set aside.
- Cook onion, garlic and margarine until onion is soft.
- When cauliflower is soft add this to the onion mix, mix softly.
- Put mix in a 10x12" casserole dish sprayed with some oil.
- Add cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven for 15 minutes at 350° F (175° C).
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Baked Cauliflower Gratin contribute to your health goals:
- Cauliflower: Contains compounds that help balance estrogen levels
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Baked Cauliflower Gratin can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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